De Waal Pinotage 2020

The grapes for this wine was harvested on 1 March 2018 and the yield per hectare was 9.0 tons per hectare. The wine was then fermented and maceraed for a period 14 days

The vines for this wine was planted on the warmer north facing slopes of the estate with a soil being gravel. This specific vineyard is 25 - 28 years in age.

This wine will benefit from ageing, for about 6 months, and can be aged for two to three years thereafter.

Pinotage

This wine could be served chilled in summer. Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes, chill it to about 12 degrees celsius, it is delicious and refreshing! It pairs well with most South-African dishes, such as bobotie, boerewors, barbecued meat and delicate cheeses.

De Waal Wines, situated on Uiterwyk Estate in the cool Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. The experience waiting for the visitor is authentic and understated with personal attention from hands-on management. Owned by Pieter de Waal, this historic family legacy boasts nine generations of passionate winemakers, entirely focused on delighting their patrons by offering exceptional wines. The wines combine elegant Old World finesse and abundant New World fruit. De Waal's mature vineyards offer grapes that produce deep, rich wines fondly recalled for their consistent quality and enjoyment. De Waal is renowned for the classic style of its Pinotage wines, the only indigenous South African grape variety. CT de Waal, a family member, was the first person to make wine from Pinotage grapes in 1941.